December 20th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Back and neck issues has forced three-time All Star, Dallas Mavericks small forward Peja Stojakovic to call it a career. “When you start competing against your body more than you’re preparing for the actual game,” the tantalizing three-point artist said, “it’s a wakeup call.” Despite interest from contending clubs, the 34-year old long-range specialist decided [...]
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Celtics Exact Revenge On Raptors, Win 110-101
Focus has been a big part of why the Boston Celtics have very successful this season. Granted, the talent has always been there; however, the combination of talent, the mix of youth and experience and their innate ability to focus at the task at hand has enabled the Celtics to become the best team in [...]
Jarrett Jack Teams Up With Chris Paul As Hornets Continue To Improve
The New Orleans Hornets got a major upgrade in the team’s trade with the Toronto Raptors. After recently acquiring Jerryd Bayless, New Orleans gave him away, sending him off to the Raptors along with Peja Stojakovic for Marcus Banks, Jarrett Jack, and David Andersen. The Hornets, now one of the top contenders in the West, [...]
Hornets Dropped From Ranks Of Undefeated By Mavericks 98-95
Sooner or later, it was going to happen. It is what happens to all undefeated teams, regardless of professional or amateur affiliation; in this instance, it happened to the lone member of the NBA’s undefeated. Monday night would find the 8-0 New Orleans Hornets at American Airlines Center taking on the Dallas Mavericks in what [...]
Collison Impresses, Hornets Sting Rockets 102-94
The New Orleans Hornets, 5-4 since Chris Paul has been sidelined with a meniscus tear in his left knee, are basically treading water at this point of the season. It may make one wonder of the team is regressing and they miss Paul’s presence in the lineup. I’d have to say that CP-3′s replacement, Darren [...]
Vinsanity Reigns At Amway, Magic Rally To Swat Hornets 123-117
It’s been awhile since Vince Carter was up to his old tricks, skills-wise. Fortunately for the 17,461 in attendance at Amway Arena, they were witness to a rare display of basketball from Carter that they haven’t seen in some time as the Orlando Magic hosted the New Orleans Hornets. If you remember the Vince Carter [...]
Hornets Rally, Snap End Grizzlies 11-Game Home Win Streak 109-102
If you’re the New Orleans Hornets and you’re minus your top player, Chris Paul, the first thing you think is: “We’re doomed!” A normal thought typically. Apparently, the Hornets aren’t your typical team. Paul’s replacement, Darren Collison, acquitted himself well while Emeka Okafor scored 19 second-half points, helping New Orleans rally from 21 down to defeat [...]
The New Orleans Hornets Are Rolling, But Is It Enough to Keep Chris Paul?
There have already been some surprises in the NBA this season. The Miami Heat got handed it to them when they lost to the Boston Celtics, 88-80. However, they proved people wrong, destroying several teams, most notably the Orlando Magic to prove they are real deal. Then there are the Houston Rockets, who have opened [...]